Wintrange Castle
Wintrange Castle (French: Château de Wintrange), located in the centre of Wintrange near Schengen in south-eastern Luxembourg, is a privately owned Renaissance style castle built in 1610.
Location
The castle is a historic landmark in the Moselle valley and is surrounded by a 1.5 hectare private park. Adjacent to the estate is the Haff Remich bird sanctuary and national park with lakes and ponds stretching down to the river.[1]
History
The castle was built around 1610 by Alexandre de Musset, the Lord of Foetz. The main building with its four towers still stands today. Fortifications and a gunport were added as defences during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). The barn with a fifth tower was added in the 18th century. In 1938, the industrialist Nick Schlesser bought the property. The castle was badly damaged in the 1940s when it was used by the German troops during the Second World War and then by the American troops at the end of the war. Nick Schlesser's son, Henri, fully restored the building which is now owned by his son Philippe, who continues the restoration.[1]
The castle today
The castle is privately owned and can be rented for weddings, events, movie and photo location, but is not open to tourists or guided tours.
Visitors are admitted by appointment only. To contact the owner, use website link below.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Château de Wintrange". Updated 1 May 2013.
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Coordinates: 49°29′33″N 6°21′10″E / 49.49250°N 6.35278°E